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Low Energy Buildings Challenges and Opportunities
Dr. Yamina SAHEB
International Energy Agency
Future of Energy Efficiency Finance: Getting the policy instruments and institutions right March 15th, 2012
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Buildings share of primary energy consumption
Country Share of PE Country Share of PE
Australia 17% Austria 34%
Canada 33% Denmark 45%
Finland 33% France 45%
Germany 45% Italy 35%
Japan 41% Netherlands 36%
Norway 26% Spain 32%
Sweden 40% Switzerland 49%
UK 44% US 42%
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Residential end-uses energy consumption (IEA 28)
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
1990 1992 1994 1996 1998 2000 2002 2004 2006 2008
EJ
Space Heating Space Cooling Water Heating Cooking Lighting Total Appliances Non-Specified
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Non-residential end-uses energy consumption (IEA 28)
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
1990 1992 1994 1996 1998 2000 2002 2004 2006 2008
EJ
Space Heating Space Cooling Lighting Non-Specified Non-Building Energy use
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Why is it so hard to get energy savings?
Buildings are complex systems
Holistic approach is needed to address to reduce energy consumption in the buildings sector
Policy packages are required
Regulatory instruments (codes and MEPs) and their enforcement
Labels and certificates and their enforcement
Economic instruments (financial, tax, market based instruments and direct investments) BUT LONG TERM INSTRUMENTS
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IEA 25 Energy Efficiency Policy Recommendations
4. Lighting
4.1 Phase-out of inefficient lighting products and
systems;
4.2 Energy-efficient lighting systems.
5. Transport
5.1 Mandatory vehicle fuel efficiency standards;
5.2 Measures to improve vehicle fuel efficiency;
5.3 fuel-efficient non-engine components;
5.4 Improving operational efficiency through
eco-driving and other measures;
5.5 Improve transport system efficiency.
6. Industry
6.1 Energy management in industry;
6.2 High-efficiency industrial equipment and
systems;
6.3 Energy efficiency services for small and
medium-sized enterprises;
6.4 Complementary policies to support industrial
energy efficiency.
7. Energy utilities
7.1 Energy utilities and end-use energy
efficiency.
1. Across sectors 1.1 Energy efficiency data collection and indicators; 1.2 Strategies and action plans; 1.3 Competitive energy markets, with appropriate
regulation; 1.4 Private investment in energy efficiency; 1.5 Monitoring, enforcement and evaluation of
policies and measures.
2. Buildings 2.1 Mandatory building energy codes and minimum
energy performance requirements 2.2 Aiming for net zero energy consumption
buildings 2.3 Improving energy efficiency of existing buildings 2.4 Building energy labels and certificates 2.5 Energy performance of buildings components
and systems.
3. Appliances 3.1 Mandatory energy performance standards and
labels for appliances and equipment; 3.2 Test standards and measurement protocols for
appliances and equipment; 3.3 Market transformation policies for appliances
and equipment.
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Analysis of Buildings Energy Efficiency Policies in the IEA and the BRICS countries
Country Information provided by the country
Information gathered by the IEA
No information at all
Australia
Austria
Belgium
Canada
Czech Republic
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Ireland
Italy
Japan
Korea
Luxembourg
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Slovak Republic
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Turkey
UK
US
Tunisia
South Africa
China
India
Russia
Data collection status
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Analysis criteria and Indicators
Policy instrument
Analysis Criteria Indicators
Bu
ildin
gs E
ner
gy C
od
es
Legal status Voluntary or Mandatory
How often is the code revised? Number of years between current and next version
Governance Structure Responsibility for each step (development, implementation, verification, enforcement)
Enforcement -Penalty type
-Number of times enforced
-Compliance rates since 2008
Technical assistance Is there compliance software or not?
If yes, is the compliance software available for free or not?
Scope -Residential (new and existing)
-Non-residential (new and existing)
Energy requirements -Energy requirements for the overall primary energy consumption
-End-uses included in the energy requirements, if any
-Energy requirements for HVAC products
-Energy requirements for insulation and buildings elements
-Energy requirements for lighting
-Thermal comfort requirements
Ener
gy la
bel
/Cer
tifi
cate
Legal status Voluntary or Mandatory
How often is the label revised? Number of years between current and next version
Governance Structure Responsibility for each step (development, implementation, verification, enforcement)
Enforcement -Penalty type
-Number of times enforced
-Compliance rates since 2008
Technical assistance Is there compliance software or not?
If yes, is the compliance software available for free or not?
Scope -Residential (new and existing)
-Non-residential (new and existing)
Certification methodology -Calculated rating
-Measured rating
Impact on the market Number of certified buildings per category (new and existing)
Transparency Is there a database of certified buildings?
If yes, is the database available for free?
Energy requirements -Energy rating
-End-uses included in the energy requirements if any
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Analysis criteria and Indicators
Policy instrument
Analysis Criteria Indicators
Ince
nti
ve s
chem
es
Instrument type -Fiscal instruments: taxes, tax relief
-Financial instruments: grants, loans
-Market based instruments: white certificates
How often is the scheme revised? Number of years between current and next version
Governance Structure Responsibility for each step (development, implementation, verification, enforcement)
Enforcement -Penalty type
-Number of types enforced
-Compliance rates since 2008
Scope -Residential (new and existing)
-Non-residential (new and existing)
Funding mechanism -Public
-Private
-3rd
party financing
Interlinkage with other instruments -Energy requirements
Impact on the market -Funding per award
-Number of awards
-Recipient/beneficiary
Effectiveness -Energy savings
-Cost (total and administrative cost)
Zero
En
ergy
Bu
ildin
gs S
trat
egy
Legal status
Voluntary or Mandatory
Chronology Define the targeted year for the implementation of ZEBs
Scope -Residential
-Non-residential
Energy requirements -End-uses considered
-Share of renewables
-Energy balances (monthly, annually)
Impact in the market -Marginal cost
-Share of ZEBs buildings in 2010
-Projected share of ZEBs buildings between 2011 and 2020
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Key findings
Complex documentation
Lack of clearly defined energy performance requirements
Misaligned policy instruments
Weak enforcement
Lack of monitoring
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Key messages
Buildings Energy Efficiency Policies should be based:
on a long-term ambitious strategy for reducing energy consumption
holistic approaches that address indoor comfort, energy security, fuel poverty and climate change challenges
and sustainable policy commitments from all stakeholders
Learning curves and adaptation to the latest best practices are needed to gain confidence and support from building owners and operators
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Key messages
It is important to get it right in the first place:
Reducing energy consumption in buildings must start at the design stage for new buildings
For all existing buildings the shell (roofs, walls and windows) must be addressed first to minimise heating and cooling demand
Public funding is needed for training, technical assistance and awareness campaigns and in some case to leverage private capital
Retrofitting existing buildings requires mandatory renovation rate (regulation) and LONG-TERM FINANCING INSTRUMENTS
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Key messages
Energy requirements should be set at a cost-optimum level
National plans should be implemented to transform existing buildings to nearly Zero Energy Building whenever technically feasible and economically viable
How can the finance community contribute to making low energy
buildings a reality?
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Where should we start?
Based on Philibert and Pershing 2002, ETP 2010
How to align financing instruments with the long term strategy needed
to reduce energy consumption in the buildings sector?